Science Reviewer Presentations #6 Environmental Concerns

Question 1

is a hydrocarbon-containing material formed naturally in the earth’s crust from the remains of dead plants and animals that is extracted and burned as a fuel

Answer 1

FOSSIL FUEL

Question 2

the main fossil fuels are ____________

Answer 2

coal, crude oil and natural gas

Question 3

May be burned to provide heat for use directly (such as for cooking or heating), to power engines (such as internal combustion engines in motor vehicles), or to generate electricity

Answer 3

FOSSIL FUEL

Question 4

When fossil fuels are burned, they emit greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere and contribute to climate change

Answer 4

CLIMATE CHANGE

Question 5

when fossil fuels are burned, they release nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain
harmful air pollutants = sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and mercury

Answer 5

AIR POLLUTION

Question 6

often fossil fuels are extracted from sedimentary rock that lies underwater which means that spills during extraction, like those caused by broken pipes, directly pollute the surrounding water and destroy local aquatic ecosystems.

Answer 6

WATER POLLUTION

Question 7

To help cut down on air pollution from cars, you can consolidate driving trips, carpool or take public transportation, such as buses and trains. When possible, consider walking or biking instead of driving.

Answer 7

Minimize The Miles

Question 8

Turning off lights and other electrical appliances when you’re not using them, buying equipment that uses less electricity and limiting your electricity usage.

Answer 8

CONSERVE ENERGY

Question 9

Leading businesses are taking steps to understand and manage their greenhouse gas emissions by preparing annual greenhouse gas inventories and setting long-term targets to reduce emissions.

Answer 9

MANAGE AND REDUCE EMISSIONS

Question 10

Buying renewable energy, can help reduce environmental impact while also providing a number of other valuable benefits.

Answer 10

BUY RENEWABLE ENERGY

Question 11

is the thermal energy in the Earth’s crust which originates from the formation of the planet and from radioactive decay of materials in currently uncertain but possibly roughly equal proportions

Answer 11

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Question 12

Geothermal plants remove water and steam from reservoirs within the earth, the land above those reservoirs can sometimes sink slowly over time

Answer 12

POTENTIAL FOR SURFACE INSTABILITY

Question 13

this is due to alterations in the Earth’s structure as a result of digging

Answer 13

EARTHQUAKES

Question 14

There’s no solution for Geothermal Energy?

Answer 14

Yes! Cuz it’s 100% environmentally friendly

Question 15

is a form of renewable energy that uses the water stored in dams, as well as flowing in rivers to create electricity in hydropower plants.

Answer 15

HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY

Question 16

the falling water rotates the blades of a _________, which then spins a generator that converts the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine into electrical energy

Answer 16

Turbine

Question 17

The size of the reservoir created by a hydroelectric project can vary widely, depending largely on the size of the hydroelectric generators and the topography of the land

Answer 17

LAND USE

Question 18

constructing large storage or pumped storage hydropower plants involves blocking, diverting, or changing the natural course of the river system

Answer 18

Wild Life Habitats

Question 19

hydroelectric facilities can still have a major impact on aquatic ecosystems. It changes the concentration of nutrients, water temperature, and the river’s flow

Answer 19

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

Question 20

the most common way for adult fish to get past a dam is to use a fish ladder, a water-filled structure that allows fish to pass up and over in a series of steps

Answer 20

FISH LADDER

Question 21

at dams and places where it is not practical to install a fish ladder, a trap and haul operation can be used to move adult fish upstream

Answer 21

TRAP AND HAUL

Question 22

the most unusual form is an experimental “salmon cannon” — developed with DOE support — that can shoot adult salmon over a dam through a tube.

Answer 22

SALMON CANNON

Question 23

Promotes the study and understanding of natural and human-caused processes in our natural environment. By researching and investigating complex environmental issues, students develop and enhance essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Answer 23

Environmental science